Economics for the Common Good: Two Centuries of Economic Thought in the Humanist Tradition

By A Lutz Mark and Mark A. Lutz

Book Overview

This textbook presents an introduction to the central issues of social economics. Building on a venerable social economics tradition, the book recommends a more rational economic order and proposes new principles of economic policy. The issues covered include: * the inadequacy of individualistic economics in guiding the policy maker * a critique of economic rationality * rethinking of the modern business corporation * a critical look at markets as panacea * the harmful effects of international competition * environmental problems. The book introduces social economic concepts and challenges the reader to look beyond the confines of mainstream economic thinking to find a solution to these critical issues.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415143136
• ISBN13: 9780415143134
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"